Corruption
PP heavyweights forced to resign over police corruption case
Jose Maria Rodriquez, Alvaro Gijon and Sandra Fernandez have stepped down because of alleged involvement with corruption within Palma’s local police force.
Nautical
Superyacht Cup will generate over four million euros economic benefit
There will be 22 superyachts of between 24 and 60 metre length taking part, these yachts coming from countries such as the UK and USA.
Animal welfare
Town hall toughening up control of Palma's horse carriages
Controls have intensified over the past three weeks in order, for example, to verify the hours that horses are working.
Animal welfare
Carriage horse killed in Palma
It would seem that the horse suddenly bolted, crashed into a wall and was killed.
Tourism
Change to Palma's tourist logo placed on hold
"Although they might want to dress it up, it coincides with the change of name of the city."
Shopping
Caladan bags - the small details that make each bag unique
In addition to the elegance, the style and the uniqueness of each product, Caladan bags are sourced responsibly.
Tourism
Businesses voice their support for Palma cruise tourism
Business opinion is that the public do not appreciate the economic benefit that this type of tourism has.
Crime
Police smash another Nigerian prostitution gang
Nine people have been arrested and six victims have been freed.
Tourism
The largest cruise ship in the world dwarfs Palma
Harmony Of The Seas made its inaugural visit to Palma today.
Tourism
Palma city hotels having their best ever year
The nature of the tourism coming into the city because of this new type of hotel accommodation is having a beneficial effect.
Palma
Police back Palma traffic-easing measures
The cutting of traffic entering the Antoni Maura avenue is due to be the first of the traffic-easing measures.
Palma
Town hall considering specific area for Palma's illegal street sellers
The town hall is moving towards adopting a more radical solution, one that addresses the work and social conditions of the sellers themselves.
Tourism
Barceló wants no more than four cruise ships a day in Palma
"We must regulate in order that there are no more than four ships. I have let the operators know this."
Crime
Fake gas inspectors stab woman in Palma
The woman was subsequently taken to hospital, but her condition is not described as being life-threatening.
Society
President says she understands Palma squatters' problems
"There is unfortunately a situation with homelessness in the Balearics," President Armengol said today.
Retailing
Retail payment by phone coming to Palma
Changing habits is not always easy when there are many people who are reluctant to use non-traditional payment systems.
Police
Drugs mule dies in Playa de Palma after bag of cocaine in stomach bursts
Sources close to the investigation say that he had clearly digested a large amount of drugs (cocaine) in small packages and that one had split, causing his death.
Animal welfare
Cala Ratjada horse carriages to be banned
Last week there was a serious accident involving a carriage and a motorbike, which resulted in the death of the horse.
Palma
Document suggests Palacio contractor was to receive compensation
A document reveals that the PP were preparing a payment of 6.6 million euros compensation.
Palma
PP try again to stop Feixina monument demolition
Carlos Zayas, one of first socialist deputies of the new democratic era after Franco's death, says that he is not in favour of the monument disappearing.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"